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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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17 OSTEOPOROSIS

Linked to Milk Consumption

by Dr. James Lemire

18 GO WITH THE FLOW by Dr. Daniel Thomas

20 PROSTATE CANCER

Treatment Offers New Options by Dr. Michael Badanek

21 GAY HENDRICKS ON

NURTURING LOVE IN MIDLIFE Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais

22 HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig

25 HOT DAYS ARE

HARD ON PETS

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke by Shawn Messonnier

26 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig

29 TRESS STRESS

Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon

32 DAD MATTERS

How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott

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valiantly fought battle with cancer. While I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him, Cathy’s dedication makes me wish I had: She says, “Steve Parlette was an amazing man, father, husband Shannon Knight, and friend. Someone who reminded us to live Cathy Culp, our lives to the fullest, with purpose, gratitude, co-publisher co-publisher joy and love and to laugh our way through each day just like he did. His purpose was to help everyone he met become a better version of themselves. He will always be an inspiration to so many. We all have the choice, every day, to be happy. Thank you, Steve for showing us how.” We could dwell on the fact that he is gone or we could focus on all that he did during his time on Earth; especially all the people he touched and that loved and appreciated him. It’s always that way, isn’t it? Just as we can choose to be positive or negative about any particular situation or event, we get to decide whether we are happy or not. I don’t want to oversimplify it, but really is a basic state of mind. I’m sure we all know people that are grumpy or complaining most of the time and those that always seem to have a smile on their face. Most of us are somewhere in-between, aren’t we? So we ask, “How do they do it?” We all have the choice, every day, to be happy. Judith Fertig’s feature article, “Happy All Day,” uncovers simple daily practices for a happier life. We all want to be happy, and this summer, we encourage you to be and do more of what makes you happy while staying healthy. Hang out with friends, kayak a river, learn to surf or spend time with special family members traveling the country (in a green way, of course). Life is meant to be enjoyed. Be well in love and peace,

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newsbriefs Meditation and Yoga for Kids

he Amrit Yoga Institute will hold a two-day and two-night family fun and relaxation retreat from July 5 through 7 focusing on kids meditation and yoga for kids 7 to 11 years old at the Amrit Yoga Institute. Diane Renu Zagoria will introduce Yoga Nidra for Kids to youngsters and their parents because children learn by example, and what better way to set an example than to practice with them. These techniques can help kids relax and focus better so they can concentrate and memorize more effectively in school and be more at ease in life. Location: 23855 NE Hwy. 314, Salt Springs. For more information, call 352-6852001 or visit AmritYoga.org.

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Florida Museum

he Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) will hold an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4, at the Florida Museum of Natural History on the University of Florida (UF) campus for World Sea Turtle Day. Children and families are welcome to come tour the museum’s sea turtle exhibits and enjoy Turtle Tours that will educate them about sea turtles and their habitats. Kids can create fun turtle crafts, play turtle trivia and meet sea turtle scientists and researchers from the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research at UF. There will be sea turtle specimens, free stickers and bookmarks for kids that join STC. Sea turtles perform many important tasks that contribute to the well-being of sea life and the environment. Leatherbacks and hawksbill sea turtles help keep the populations of jellyfish and sponges in check. Like regular grass, sea grass needs to be kept short to ensure it’s healthy and that it continues to grow along the ocean, and green sea turtles eat sea grass.

Did you know that the Florida School of Massage hosts a Six Level Certiication course in Traditional Thai Massage? Do you want to learn a transformational and prootable healing modality that promotes the health and longevity of the practitioner as well as the recipient?

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Hormones, Weight Loss and Sexual Medicine

r. Kalpana Desai and health coach Erin Bolton are now accepting new patients at their functional medicine practice, Evolution for Life. They provide expertise in medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, low testosterone, sexual medicine and anti-aging aesthetics. Location: 202 SW 17th St., Ocala. For more information, call 352-619-4500 or email ErinBolt@gmail.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Blueberry U-Pick Get a Checkup at Unity of Ocala ife Line Community Healthcare to Support L will vascular heart testing starting Ichetucknee Springs at 9 a.m., June 20, at Unity of Oca-

eep Spring Farm will host an organic blueberry U-pick benefit for the Ichetucknee Springs State Park from 9 a.m. to noon, June 4. Participants may pick up to one gallon of naturally grown blueberries. Representatives of Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park will be onsite. Bring a cooler and picnic under oaks. Deep Spring Farm is a small-scale, owner operated, person-to-person operation. They seek to create opportunities for people to participate in their food stream from field to table, aligning with sister farms, farmers and gardeners to exchange ideas and resources. Deep Spring dollars circulate close to home by sourcing local goods and services. They welcome people to come experience day-to-day life on the farm, secretly fulfilling a plan for people everywhere to grow food and love the grower. Suggested $15 donation. Location: 16419 W. CR 1491, Alachua. RSVP (required) to Michael and Leela Robinson at DeepSpringFarm.com.

la. The American Heart Association aims to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent and reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent. To support this goal, proactive steps toward prevention can and should be done in the fight against atherosclerosis, the primary cause of cardiovascular disease. As with many diseases, early detection in asymptomatic individuals potentially increases benefits. These benefits can be realized through change in diet and lifestyle, or when indicated, drug therapies or other medical treatments. Ultrasound screening can detect the presence of atherosclerosis in asymptomatic individuals with risk factors. The presence of plaque combined with the presence of risk factors can be used to determine cardiovascular risk more accurately than risk factors alone. Location: 101 Cedar Rd., Ocala, For pricing and scheduling a test, call 1-888-653-6450. To schedule an annual wellness visit the same day (no co-pay under Medicare Part B), call 1-866-579-5069. See ad, page 17.

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newsbriefs Let’s Eat Fresh Commissary Kitchen Opens in Ocala

et’s Eat Fresh is a statelicensed shared rental commercial commissary kitchen designed to help chefs, cooks and caterers start or expand their business. The 800-square-foot facility includes a 10-burner gas range, two gas ovens (one designated gluten-free), a three-door, reach-in refrigerator, a three-compartment sink, five- and 20-quart mixers, 20- and 60-quart stock pots, a cooling rack, spacious countertops, storage and rental space and grease/waste disposal. Let’s Eat Fresh also caters special occasions and provides convenient weekly meals made from scratch from a gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo menu. Location: 809 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. To order, call 352299-5233. For more information, visit LetsEatFresh.net.

Free Florida Museum Admission for Military

ctive duty military personnel and families will receive free admission to all fee-based exhibits at the Florida Museum of Natural History through Labor Day, September 5, as a part of the Blue Star Museums program. This collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the U.S. Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America is in its fifth year. Free admission is available to any active duty U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps and up to five family members. Location: 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville. For offer details, call 352-846-2000. For more information, including a list of participating museums and acceptable IDs, visit Arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums/frequently-asked-questions.

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kudos The Alachua County Public Schools Farm to School to Work Hub held an open house on April 9 for more than 200 people that included a tour the beautiful gardens that are producing food for local school lunchrooms and teaching students and staff countywide about a healthy food systems. Participants received tips for growing their own garden, purchased plants and got a close-up look at honeybees and composting systems. Musical entertainment was provided by Florida Pure and Simple. A joint venture between the Food and Nutrition Department and the Exceptional Student Education Department of the Alachua County Public Schools, the Hub has grown into a school lunch machine, producing more than 150 heads of lettuce each week Location: 2802 NE 8th Ave. For more information, visit AlachuaCountyFarmToSchool.wordpress.com/2016/04. The Ocala Metaphysical Group is changing their meditation session meeting time and location to Pixie Dust, in the in Alemeida Plaza, 11781 Southeast Highway. 441, in Belleview, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Anyone involved or interested in mediation with breath work, recharging and chanting should take note of the change. For more information, call 352-502-0253 or email LightHolders3@gmail.com. See ad, page 34.

Serving Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter and Bradford counties, Natural Awakenings magazine co-publishers and owners Cathy Culp and Shannon Knight have joined the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (Ocalacep.com); Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce (LeesburgChamber.com); and Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce (MountDora.com). “We are looking forward to working closely with these fine organizations,” states Culp. For more information, including distribution points for the free publication, call 352-629-4000 or visit GoNatural Awakenings.com. natural awakenings

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Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body. More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride. Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer. The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent. The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

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E-Cigarettes Produce Free Radicals

lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution. Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.” The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

Medicinal Mushroom Heals HPV

esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease. Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract. A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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Well Well

New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being. Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind. WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program. Source: Delos.com

Municipal Pioneers

More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming. The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations. San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date. Source: EcoWatch.com 12

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Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients. Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains. Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides. Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018. Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months. Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves. The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor. Source: BeyondPesticides.org

Nature’s Metric

Rethinking All Aspects of Society The International Living Future Institute’s Living Future Challenge presents a bold new framework for rethinking how systems, products, buildings and communities are designed. Based on the elegant and profound architecture of its recent Living Building Challenge that cites nature as the ultimate metric for success, the Living Future Challenge is now branching out to influence aspects of society. The Living Community Challenge applies Living Building concepts to entire communities or cities; the Living Product Challenge asks designers and manufacturers to create net positive products; Net Zero Energy Building certification rates successful energy conservation in both new and existing buildings; Just becomes the social justice label for appropriately certified organizations; Declare confirms the merit of nutrition labels; and Reveal affirms a building’s energy efficiency status. Source: Living-Future.org natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Unsafe Playfields

Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf—many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies. A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries. Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility. Primary source: epa.gov

Swedes’ Solution

Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed. Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation. Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day. Source: ScienceAlert.com

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Safely Keep Winged Visitors Away from Outdoor Events Warding off summertime mosquitoes and flies to maintain outdoor fun is especially important given the new disease potential of the mosquito-borne Zika and West Nile viruses. Here are some naturally protective measures. Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fish like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae. Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects. It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin. Grow plants with odors mosquitoes don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (floss flowers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender flowers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears). Use a non-toxic, plastic-free insect-repelling band for kids. Avoid conventional insect repellents, as many contain diethyltoluamide (DEET), one of the top five contaminants of U.S. waterways. Chemicals rinse off into shower and bath drains during later wash-ups.

ohn Lyon, Pharm.D., started ReBalance Pharmacy in 2015, offering individualized compounded prescriptions, quality nutritional supplements, and hormone consulting with Paul Franck, as well as education for patients and prescribers. Compounding allows pharmacists to create unique dosage forms and preparations that are not commercially available, including a variety of flavor options, gluten-free preparation and personalized medication strengths. Compound medications are also available for sports medicine, veterinary needs, pain management,

sexual medicine and a wide variety of hormone replacement therapies Lyon and Franck bring 30 years of compounding experience as pharmacists, and their motto is, “Patients and customers always come first, and usually the money follows.” Lyon and Franck will be attending anti-aging hormone conferences in the future to further enhance their knowledge on this subject. ReBalance Pharmacy is located at 202 SW 17th St., in Ocala. For more information, call 352-368-3683 or visit ReBalanceRX.com. See ad, page 11.

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Osteoporosis Linked to Milk Consumption by Dr. James Lemire

any consumers have adopted the adage, “For strong bones, drink plenty of milk.” But there is a strong case to be made for milk not to be part of our diet at all. It’s full of drugs, hormones and antibiotics. It’s processed until void of nutrition, and then “fortified” to put artificial nutrients back in. It’s an allergen, not meant to be consumed by humans. We are the only species that crosses over to another to get milk after the baby has been weaned from its mother. Cow’s milk takes a calf from 200 pounds to 1,000 pounds in a year. Also, a cow has a stomach with four compartments to break it down. It makes no difference whether milk is “raw” or “organic”. The molecules are not intended for humans. Many people make sure to drink two glasses a day in the hopes of keeping their bones healthy, but they may be doing just the opposite. Drinking milk and eating dairy products isn’t the answer to shoring up bones and preventing osteoporosis, because although milk contains plenty of calcium, like the majority of animal products, it’s also an acid-forming food. When it’s consumed by humans, it causes the pH in our bodies to become acidified. Calcium is great at neutralizing acid, so when this acidic state occurs after drinking animal protein, this essential element is drawn from our bones to neutralize it, setting the stage for bone loss and osteoporosis. We can get all of the calcium we need without throwing our body into acid overload and depleting calcium stores by observing the 80/20 rule. We should get 80 percent of our diet from alkaline food sources (plants) and not more than 20 percent from acidforming foods (animals). The best way to put the body into a more alkaline (less acidic) state is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Men and

women that eat the most of these fresh foods tend to have stronger bones and a lower chance of falls and fractures. There are plenty to choose from, such as arugula, artichokes, avocado, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, greens, mushrooms, peas, radishes, tomatoes and turnips, and organic is best. Fruits include apples, apricots, cantaloupe, cherries, dates, figs, kiwi, peaches, pears, pineapple. Broccoli, kale, turnip greens, arugula, dates, figs, almonds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds all have high calcium content, too. For a milk substitute, try coconut milk. It’s alkaline-forming and a great way to provide the brain with the mid-chain fatty acid that it needs, plus also an excellent way to get calcium. Acid-forming foods include milk, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, beef, pork, poultry, sugar, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, coffee, soda and other dairy products. Calcium isn’t the only nutrient needed for strong bones. Magnesium, potassium and vitamin D work hand-in-hand with calcium to protect us from fractures, breaks and a shrinking skeletal frame. Our bones are continually breaking down and rebuilding themselves, and magnesium is fundamental to the activity of bone-forming cells. Potassium neutralizes the acid, leaving the calcium in the bones. The sun provides vitamin D in just 15 minute of unscreened exposure. Look for vitamin D3 in the cholecalciferol form, as a supplement. This is the type that’s most bioactive. Taking 2,000 IU daily should do the trick, but those that suffer from a vitamin D deficiency may increase it to 5,000 IU. James Lemire, M.D., conducts free patient education seminars on the first Monday of each month in Ocala. For more information, call 352-291-9459 or visit LemireClinic.com.

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Go with the Flow to Promote Healthy Circulation by Dr. Daniel Thomas

ccording to a recent study published in the Journal of Sex Medicine, erectile dysfunction (ED) or weak erections, is a far more serious condition than previously thought. ED appears to be a barometer of a man’s overall circulatory health, and researchers at the University of Mississippi found that those with ED were 70 percent more likely to die at a younger age due to cardiovascular disease. Medications such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra serve as a Band-Aid at best because they do nothing to reverse the underlying microcirculatory dysfunction that leads to most cases of ED. Long-term use of ED drugs are also associated with hearing loss, retinal hemorrhaging and vision loss, stroke, heart attack, cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart), arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), tachycardia (fast heartbeat), gastritis (stomach inflammation), acid reflux, anorgasmia (inability to ejaculate), urinary bladder infections and urinary

incontinence. They can also lead to psychological dependency. The real solution is a comprehensive metabolic and nutritional protocol designed to improve microcirculatory blood flow not only to the penis, but also to the brain, eyes, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and muscles simultaneously. Not only does such an approach get to the very root of the ED problem and restores erections without the need for medication, it also improves overall health and reduces the risk of early death due to cardiovascular disease. Discussions of heart disease often revolve around macrocirculation—the large coronary arteries that feed the heart. However, in many patients that complain of cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain and later suffer myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), angiograms show no evidence of blockages in their larger arteries. In other words, many patients that were clearly having heart trouble had healthy coronary

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arteries. Their larger vessels showed no signs of stenosis (narrowing or blockage of arteries). Up until about a decade ago, this was somewhat of a medical mystery, but as diagnostic methods improved, scientists began to realize that the problem with these patients occurred not in the larger blood vessels, but rather in the smaller vessels that comprise the microcirculatory system. They named this type of condition microvascular coronary disease, small vessel heart disease or microvascular disease. The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells occurs almost exclusively at the microcirculatory level, as does the removal of cellular waste products. Each cell in the body has its own personal blood supply within one-five-hundredth of an inch from the incredible 50,000 miles of capillaries that make up the microcirculatory system. Dysfunction in the microcirculatory system (microangiopathy) is not only a major cause of ED and heart attacks, it is also an underlying cause of Type II diabetes, cancer and hypertension (high blood pressure). Reduction of blood flow (ischemia) in the microcirculation reduces critical glucose uptake by skeletal muscle, which eventually leads to insulin resistance and diabetes. This can also lead to tissue hypoxia (lack of oxygen), upregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1), and stimulation of cancer growth. If tissues are deprived of oxygen and nutrients by the microcirculation, the body has no choice but to compensate by increasing the pressure in the macrocirculation (hypertension) in an attempt to force more blood through the microcirculation. Healthy microcirculation is essential for strong erections and beyond, so enhancing the microvascular system is as important as maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and tending to other aspects of cardiovascular health. Daniel Thomas, DO, is one of the nation’s leading authorities in preventive, antiaging, functional and integrative medicine. For more information, call 352-729-0923 or visit HealthyAnd Strong.com.

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Offers New Options by Dr. Michael Badanek

tatistics estimate that 230,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in males, each year in the U.S., and approximately 30,000 will succumb to the disease. The incidence of prostate cancer has increased 300 percent since 1990, partly due to better diagnosis through the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and other non-invasive testing procedures. There is evidence that some of these previously undiscovered cancers, even without treatment, may have never progressed if the patient had been aware of his options. Men that have a chronic inflammatory disease such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, autoimmune disease or chronic prostate inflammation, coupled with a diet poor in antioxidants and high in inflammation-generating foods, are a much greater risk of developing cancer than those with better health habits. New on the forefront are genetic testing and detoxification and methylation testing for deficiencies in the metabolic pathways predisposing males to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and prostate cancer. Certain sexual activity can increase the risk of prostate cancer. Oral sex can be dangerous since it introduces a number of bacteria and viruses into the prostate gland by way of the urethra. This can lead to chronic inflammation of the prostate. Men harbor cancer cells in the prostate gland at rates that increase with age. By age 70, about 70 percent of men will have cancer cells in their prostate gland, even though only one in 13 will actually develop the disease. Most men that have prostate cancer will die of natural causes before dying from the cancer.

This is because many prostate cancers grow very slowly and rarely metastasize. Proper nutrition may be the key. A growing number of studies show that improving nutrition, along with the addition of special nutrients, can dramatically reduce risk. Even highly aggressive prostate cancers can be changed into less dangerous, slow-growing cancers. In experimental studies, some cancers were completely eliminated. What few physicians and even oncologists understand is that inflammation and free radical production can change a relatively slow-growing prostate cancer into a highly malignant one with a poorer prognosis. After examining the diets of 28 countries, one study found that the most common link to prostate cancer was the consumption of milk, especially non-fat milk. More than twothirds of cases were attributed to milk consumption. The reason appears to be high amounts of calcium, because taking calcium supplements also dramati-

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cally increased risk. Other studies have shown that diets containing more than 2,000 milligrams of calcium a day from all sources dramatically increases the number of advanced prostate cancers when compared to diets containing fewer than 500 milligrams. There are two reasons for this: 1) calcium promotes the growth and spread of cancer directly; and 2) it can lower vitamin D3 levels. Supplements of vitamin D3 (2,000 IU a day) seem to reduce the risk caused by increased calcium. Vitamin D3 deficiencies are much more common in men with prostate cancer, which correlates with the lack of sun exposure at this age. Recent studies have shown that only vitamin D3 is effective, which can be purchased as a supplement. Men suspecting prostate cancer or that have a familial history of the disease have many options in the differential diagnosis of this dreaded condition, and one of the most invasive forms is the biopsy. The prostate cancer is encapsulated in the form of a tumor. With traditional needle biopsy, we are rupturing the capsule in which the cancer is enclosed and therefore allowing the spread of the disease to other areas of the body. Today, many new procedures can determine the presence of prostate cancer without breaking down the wall of the tumor (biofilm) and therefore opening up the avenue for spread (metastasis). Contact Michael Badanek, DC, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, DMM, CTTP, MSGR/ CHEV, located at 3391 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ste. B, in Ocala, at 352-6221151 or Alternative WholisticHealth.com.

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Gay Hendricks on Nurturing Love in Midlife Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais

Probably the biggest ay Hendricks factor is that people and his wife, in the second half of Kathlyn, have life tend to be open to discovered through learning and trying new working on their own things, such as adopting relationship and counour practice of schedulseling hundreds of other ing two, 10-minute concouples that the time versations a week to take from midlife onward ofcare of relationship busifers the greatest opporness: one covers “stuff tunity of any other petalk”, the other is “heart riod to grow love. At a talk”. Often, it only takes mutual low point, they a few minutes of trying made the life-changing out a brand-new activity decision to rebirth their Gay Hendricks and to spark a major rebirth marriage, tapping into his wife, Kathlyn of intimacy. a new source of energy and rejuvenation that’s producing How pivotal is self-love, a tough extensive and surprising benefits. concept for many, in securing The Ojai, California-based couple, both with Ph.D. degrees, co-authored a healthy relationship? their first trailblazing bestseller, Conscious You can only love another person to Loving, more than 20 years ago and have the extent that you love yourself. After published 30 other books, including their we take people through a process delatest, Conscious Loving Ever After. The signed to give them a clear experience Hendricks Institute that they founded of loving themselves unconditionally, annually offers workshops and seminars they often tell us that the experience in North America, Europe and Asia. Their changed everything in their relationnonprofit Foundation for Conscious Livship. It’s powerful because so many of ing funds research, films and scholarships us enter a relationship in an attempt to related to relationship well-being. get the other person to love some part of ourselves that we don’t know how to love, which never works. Learning to Why do you say the best relalove ourselves is an inside job. tionships are possible in the

second half of life, including the greatest sex?

Childrearing responsibilities often decrease in our 40s and 50s, affording more time and resources to invest in the quality of the relationship. Psychological and spiritual maturity also comes into play—the more deeply we know ourselves, the more able we are to communicate meaningfully with our partner.

What would you say is the biggest challenge for midlife couples in a longterm relationship? It’s vital to get out of the rut of recycling conflicts and predictable routines in order to liberate a new creativity. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It might be a matter of giving a

new way to communicate a whirl or taking a walk together instead of watching TV. Ultimately, relationships only thrive when both people make an ongoing commitment to investing time and energy to explore their own creative nature. One may elect to learn to play a musical instrument, while the other might take up gardening. The only requirement is that we take on new activities that have the capacity to surprise us.

What tips do you have for those that are single during the second half of their life? Enjoy your singularity! Singlehood affords great opportunities. You can choose whether or not you wish to invest time and energy manifesting a mate. No law requires that everyone has to have an intimate relationship, but if you’d like to, go about the process consciously. First, work on learning to love yourself, because it’s wise not to depend on anyone else to do it for us. Second, figure out what we call your Three Absolute Yesses and Nos, the three most important qualities you want in a mate, and equally important, the three most important things you don’t want in a mate. It’s a good way to avoid mistakes.

Why do you call blame “the crack cocaine of relationships”? When you blame another person for something, you fire up adrenaline both in yourself and the other person. Adrenaline is manufactured by our bodies and is highly addictive. Blame also typically produces a defensive reaction, causing a harmful cycle of two-way criticism and defensiveness that can go on for years. One couple we counseled had been having essentially the same argument since their honeymoon 29 years earlier—so addicted to the adrenalized “cocaine” of blame that it had become a permanent feature of their relationship. The answer is for each person to take healthy responsibility for issues in the relationship and together seek ways to both break unhealthy habits and replace them with mutually satisfying ways of relating. S. Alison Chabonais orchestrates national editorial content for Natural Awakenings magazines. natural awakenings

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig

in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

Daily Joy at Home

hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

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854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”. Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.” Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events

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Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good. Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life

become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask our-

selves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his

10 HABITS OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE by Kristi Ling

appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life. 4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness. 4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health. 4 Keep uplifting resources on hand. A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist. 4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else. 4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and power-

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude. 4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever. 4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great. 4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned. 4 Be wary of media consumption. Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too. Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources. natural awakenings

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day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.” Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke by Shawn Messonnier

s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life. Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface. Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily

overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather. Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures. As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised. Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink. Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues. First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke

is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface. If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing. Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas. Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage. Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls. Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com. natural awakenings

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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make.

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“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender

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for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter. Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cashews. In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms.

Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings 4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over). Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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Superfood Trail Mix Yields: About 3 servings This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes.

Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings 1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia

½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goji berries ½ cup coconut flakes ¼ cup cacao nibs

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1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs

Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid. Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a graband-go option. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

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These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts.

Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”.

Turn off the processor, remove the blade and roll a teaspoon of the dough into a ball using the palms of the hands. Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

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TRESS STRESS Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon

ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from chemically laced topical treatments and drugs to transplants and wigs. Yet hairloss science is imperfect; it’s riddled with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy. The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses,

nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss). While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth. Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion respond-

The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily.

ed to l-lysine and iron therapy. Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower. com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair. A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp. Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair. Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form. Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying. Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia. natural awakenings

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Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel. Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes. Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners. Jody McCutcheon is a freelance editor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga by Aimee Hughes

e don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postures, yet many are combining these complementary disciplines to realize huge benefits.

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.” Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation. They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

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additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.” “Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.” Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur.

“Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

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For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga.

Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.” “In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.” Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

COMPARING BENEFITS Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration

Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions

Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

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How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott

merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day. 32

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Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men

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face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

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or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away— and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement. Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again. During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking

into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere. Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the predeployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better. Source: The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads, by Armin Brott

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Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves. Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day. Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.

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Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.

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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits. Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control. Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy. Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no. They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Healing Circle – 1pm.With chaplain Nancy Lopez. Unity of The Villages healing circle the first Wednesday of the month, for those in need of healing or those who would like to contribute their healing energies to help another’s healing. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Pl, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Free Class – 6-7:45pm. Loving Communication. Learn powerful and simple tools as published in Making it Safe to Love by acclaimed author, Fred Keyser. Free. Class held at Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala. Info: Evie, 858-922-2964. Email: fredjkeyser@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Informative Class – 5-7pm. Energy, Consciousness and Physical Being with Master energy teacher and healer, Lawrence Harris. $10. Call the store to register. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 U Pick Blueberry Benefit for Ichetucknee Springs State Park – 9am-noon. Pick up to one gallon natu-

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rally grown blueberries. Suggested $15 donation to Friends of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. (FISSP board members onsite). Location: Deep Spring Farm, 16419 W CR 1491, Alachua. RSVP and to check for updates:DeepSpringFarm.com. Family Fun & Fitness Day – 9am-noon. CFH Foundation is holding event to announce the grand opening of the new fitness trail around LRMC Urgent Care. Demonstrations of brand new fitness equipment, community wellness vendors, music and fun. Free. For information contact Audrey Portanova, 352-323-4292 or email: aportanova@cfhalliance.org. Event held at Lake Regional Medical Center, Outdoor Fitness Trail, 600 E. Dixie Ave, Leesburg. World Sea Turtle Day Celebration – 10am-3pm. Tour the museum’s sea turtle exhibit with the Sea Turtle Conservancy. Enjoy sea turtle specimens, a turtle library, and sticker and bookmarks for the kids. Children can create fun crafts to take home, meet sea turtle scientists and play trivia to win a cool prize. Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville. flmnh.ufl.edu. Chakra Balancing Sessions on the BioMat – noon5pm. Get back into balance on the amethyst/black tourmaline BioMat with a crystal chakra grid underneath. Free w/$20 or more purchase. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs.

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Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $25. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Iridology Readings – 8am-5pm, by appointment. $50. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Goddess Class – 5-7pm. With Doreen Lavista. A mind-opening session that explores the concept of the Feminine Divine and practical application of Elemental Energy in daily life. Additional classes through July and August. $25. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm. With Katie Novak, every Saturday. Gain insight and wisdom from your focused energy working with Katie’s experience. Katie is certified by the Aspen Program for Psychic Development. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

Lemire Natural Eye Program – June 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Workshop – 2-4pm. Magic is Afoot – Creating Your Own Crystal Wand with Sharron Britton. Selenite wand base included. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Reiki Mondays with Doreen – 11am-5pm. With Reiki Master Doreen Lavista. Relaxing Reiki session. The common result of a Reiki treatment is mental clarity, relaxation and stress reduction. $25/30 minute session. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com. Tarot Card Reading Class – 7-9pm. So You Want to Read Cards? with Thomas Hostetler. $25. Call the store to register. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE14 Lemire Natural Eye Program – June 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Informative Lecture – 7-9pm. What is Astrology? with Thomas Hostetler. $25. Call the store to register. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Private Readings – By appointment. With Marilyn Jenquin, British style evidential mediumship. $75. Location: Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org. Lemire Natural Eye Program – June 14-16. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Informative Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm and 6-8pm. Working with Crystals with JoEllen Blue. $30. Free gift with class. Call the store to register. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

Natural Health Presentation – 6pm. Dr. Garemore to present on the topic of Natural Health through Chiropractic Care. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Father’s Day Celebration – Honor Thy Father – noon-5pm. Homebaked goodies, BioMat sessions, crystal gift for all fathers, fossils and pyrite 20% off. Free event. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Meet & Greet – 6pm. An opportunity for likeminded people to get together and meet new friends, chat and share – fun people in a cool place with a good vibe. Everyone is welcome. Free event in the Karma Cottage zen garden. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Father’s Day Celebration – Honor Thy Father – noon-5pm. Homebaked goodies, BioMat sessions, crystal gift for all fathers, fossils and pyrite 20% off. Free event. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Vascular Heart Testing – 9am. Life Line Community Healthcare conducting ultrasound screenings. For pricing and scheduling a test call 1-888-653-6450. Location: Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 3526872113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Guided Meditation Class – 5-6pm. Learn to step into the quiet and take a journey to inner peace. This is a guided meditation to meet your spirit guides, animal totem, healing, etc. Bring a pillow or comfortable mat. $10. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Spiritual Response Therapy Basic Class – June 23-26. With Janice Puta. A psychic-spiritual class using the official SRA Clearing Charts for past life research, steps on what questions to ask. 10 hours of practice putting the story together. $597. For more information call 352-615-7745. Ocala.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Drumming – 4-6pm. Location: Silver Springs Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. Ocala Metaphysical Group, Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-502-0253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org. Drumming – 7:30pm. Location: Historic Downtown Ocala Square, Ocala. Ocala Metaphysical Group, Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-502-0253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org. Spiritual Economics Book Study – First class.

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Prepare for class by reading chapters 1 & 2 of a classic by Eric Butterworth that reveals the principles governing abundance. The study helps to learn these principles to be free of economic worry. Love offering. Call for more information. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org

Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – 11am-5:30pm. With Howard Minton. $50. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Service and Workshop, From Stage IV to Center Stage – 10am service and noon workshop. With special guest Denise Simone. Help with dealing with a healing challenge as Denise walks attendees through her process. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org Aura Photography and Soul Contract Readings – noon-5pm. With Howard Minton. $50. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

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TUEDAY, JULY 5 – 7 Family Fun and Relaxation Retreat – 2 night, 2 day event focusing on kids. Meditation and yoga for kids ages 7-11. Must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Amrit Yoga Institute, 23855 NE Hwy 314, Salt Springs. For more information call 352-685-2001 or visit AmritYoga.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – June 2830. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – June 2830. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Save Your Mind Intensive Program – June 2830. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire

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Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. With Mary Dodd. Breath-work, recharging and chanting. Love donation. Call the store to register. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

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A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.org.

Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 3526872113. mail@Unity Ocala.org. UnityOcala.org. The Heart of Living in Meditation – 10am. With Joanie Kniseley, LMT (MA41047) and Reiki Master. Prayerfully-guided meditation and Reiki circle. Love offering accepted. Held in the Upper Room. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. Unity of the Villages Sunday Service – 10am. Transformational message focuses on oneness, sustainability, the use of prayer, the power of your imagination and remembering who you are and why you are here. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.. Unity of Gainesville Worship Service and Sunday School – 11am. Nursery care provided during service. Potluck lunch the first Sunday. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352- 373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

monday A Course in Miracles – 9am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Care Packages For Our Troops – 11am-8pm. Collecting Care package items, accepting letters, small banners, items for doggie boxes (military K9), donations for postage and packing supplies. AMVETS Post 2006. 500 N Canal St, Leesburg. For information: Judy 352-430-4355. Amvets2006.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cuppping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Alachua Yoga Class – 6pm. With Leela Robinson. Experience Mindfulness - Breathwork - Movement - Touch. Ayurveda Health Retreat, 14616 NW 140th St, Alachua. YogaBodywork.org.

Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

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Trarak Tuesdays Class – 6-7pm. Class involves warming Hatha Flow to open the body, engage the senses and cleanse the meridians through focused breath and awareness. Class closes with guided meditation. $14. Vitruvian Health Center, 353 Plaza Dr, Eustis. For information call Amber Johnson: 352-255-1969.

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market – 8am-1pm. Local farmers, craftsmen, bakers, artists and more. Location: Towne Square, 501 W Main St, Leesburg. 352-365-0053.

wednesday

Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-12pm. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmers Market.com.

Hearing Screenings – 8am-5pm. By appointment. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 3522919459. LemireClinic.com.

Farmstead Saturdays – 9am3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Historic Downtown Square, Ocala. 352-426-8244.

Prayer Circle – noon. Facilitated by LUT Norm Bogert. Take a step away from your business and enjoy deep prayer as other Unity churches join together in prayers of peace. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

Stretching and Meditation Class – 8:30-9:20am. Call for details. Wallace Fitness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881. WallaceFitness.com.

Union Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year. Local produce, musicians and artisans. Location: corner of SW 1st Ave and SW 1st St, Downtown Gainesville. UnionStreetFarmersmkt.com. Pilates – 5:30pm. Stretch and tone with Anabelle, certified Pilates instructor. $15. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 3522919459. LemireClinic.com. Quest Book Study Group – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.com.

thursday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. The Heart of Living in Meditation – Noon. With Joanie Kniseley, LMT (MA41047) and Reiki Master. Prayerfully-guided meditation and Reiki circle. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and a blanket for comfort. Love offering accepted. Held in the Sanctuary. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville. org. A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

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Lemire Clinic welcomes Susan Snelling, Acupuncture Physician, to the Lemire team. Susan has been practicing for many years and combines the traditional needles with cupping, twina technology, pulse diagnosing and Chinese herbs, along with emotional release to bring back into balance mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 2.

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Helen helps teens and young adults deal with the challenges of ADHD by working on strategies for positive change, building selfesteem and confidence. With her help, students can develop better social skills and improve their organizing skills. See ad, page 8.

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HOLISTIC MEDICINE MICHAEL J. BADANEK, BS, DC, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, CTTP, MSGR/CHEV 3391 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ste B, Ocala 352-622-1151 AlternativeWholisticHealth.com

Thirty-three years in clinical practice with alternative holistic complementary health services. Treating the body to support all health challenges with Wholistic Integrative Medicine. Treatments include autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, autism, ADD/ADHD, musculoskeletal conditions, heavy metal toxicity, cardiovascular and endocrine conditions, nutritional deficiencies/ testing. See ad, page 4.

HANOCH TALMOR, M.D. Gainesville Holistic Center 352-377-0015 DrTalmor.com

We support all health challenges and the unlimited healing potential of God’s miracle: your body. Chelation, nutrition, cleansing, homeopathy, natural energy healing, detoxification, wellness education and more. See ad, page 16.

DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO, MS Mount Dora 352-729-0923 HealthyAndStrong.com

Dr.Thomas has 30 years of experience, superior academic credentials, and is one of the nation’s leading authorities in preventive, anti-aging, functional, and integrative medicine. People from across the country seek his medical expertise: From those who are healthy and want to maintain or improve their health, to those who are seriously ill and need to recover their health. See ad, page 14.

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra 352-595-3377 CronesCradleConserve.org

The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant. The Farm Store is open 7 days a week. Certified kitchen honey house and event space available. See ad, page 13.

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Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Folk Medicine. Courses offered are; Thai Foot Reflexology, Double Practitioner Thai Massage, and Thai Herbal Bundle Therapeutics. The Bodhi Sangha Shala is a place to grow and learn, to build community, to cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and to deepen one’s studies of the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. See ad, page 7.

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natural awakenings

June 2016

TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS Share Your Vision and Make a Difference Our publishers ranked us among the highest in franchise satisfaction for our Training, Support, Core Values and Integrity! As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can enjoy learning about healthy and joyous living while working from your home and earn a good income doing something you love! No publishing experience is necessary. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine.

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